Amazon’s digital sales will grow significantly faster than the overall market in four categories this year.
EV batteries need to chill: Waiting until EVs are ubiquitous will be too late to address battery flammability. Safety measures taken now will yield both social and economic benefits.
Changing consumer habits are causing Walmart to rethink tobacco sales: The retailer is moving away from cigarette sales as it builds out its healthcare business and reconfigures store layouts.
Spotify’s ad sales are going to make up more of its revenue as time passes: The company is making key strategic hires in Europe to bring that vision to life.
US gives EU mixed signals on tech rules: The EU and the US agree on transatlantic data flow, but while the EU cracks down on Big Tech, the US drags its feet.
The first Metaverse Fashion Week shows brands and retailers don’t want to be left behind: while the user experience is still rough, early adopters are positioning themselves to be long-term metaverse players.
Eligible Capital One cardholders can redeem rewards for MLB tickets and can also get exclusive tickets for events like the World Series.
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Big Tech’s strategies in the EU could be dramatically overhauled in October: That’s when the Digital Markets Act goes into effect—and it could be huge.
Netflix’s pivot to gaming isn’t a sure thing: The company is launching additional titles, but it’s coming from behind in a crowded market.
Even TikTok is struggling to stop harmful content: A new lawsuit and complaints from creators could stand in the way of its social commerce goals.
Fed chair gives criteria for a US CBDC: Jerome Powell’s four must-haves for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) suggest policymakers’ focus in a fast-evolving area.
UK government continues refining open banking regulation: The Competition and Markets Authority and fellow regulators outlined a replacement process for the Open Banking Implementation Entity (OBIE).
Credit unions struggle to attract younger people: A survey found that young US consumers are less likely to be credit union members. Tech and marketing updates could help narrow the gap.